Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Ram Pothineni’s Reported Role In Rajinikanth’s Dharman Differs
Dharman is a new movie starring Rajinikanth.
Reports disagree about the role Ram Pothineni will play.
One report calls Ram the villain, while another says he will be Rajinikanth’s son-in-law.
The story is said to involve arguments and conflict between the two characters.
The movie is being directed by Ashwath Marimuthu.
Kamal Haasan is producing it.
Shooting for the second schedule has reportedly started in Chennai.
Simran and Raashii Khanna are also part of the cast.
Yogi Babu is expected to have an important role.
Reports variously describe Ram Pothineni as Rajinikanth’s antagonist or son-in-law in Dharman.
The film is reportedly built around conflict and banter between a father-in-law and son-in-law.
Dharman’s second shooting schedule has reportedly begun in Chennai, with Ram joining the cast.
Ashwath Marimuthu is directing the film, while Kamal Haasan is producing it.
Simran, Raashii Khanna, and Yogi Babu are also reported to have important roles in the action drama.
- Who
- Rajinikanth, Ram Pothineni, Simran, Raashii Khanna, Ashwath Marimuthu, Kamal Haasan, and Yogi Babu are associated with Dharman.
- What
- Dharman is a reported action family drama in which Ram Pothineni may play either Rajinikanth’s antagonist or son-in-law.
- When
- The second shooting schedule has reportedly started; no release date is specified.
- Where
- The second shooting schedule is reportedly taking place in Chennai.
- Why
- The reported role could give Ram Pothineni a different acting opportunity and support a comeback, according to the reports.
Son-in-Law Role Report
Antagonist Role Report
Ram Pothineni’s character
Son-in-Law Role Report
One report says Ram will play Rajinikanth’s son-in-law and have a prominent role in the family drama.
Antagonist Role Report
Another report says Ram has been finalised to play the antagonist, after the role was reportedly offered to Dhruv Vikram.
Central conflict
Son-in-Law Role Report
The story is described as featuring humorous banter between a father-in-law and son-in-law.
Antagonist Role Report
The reported antagonist casting suggests a direct face-off between Ram and Rajinikanth may be a major highlight.
- Film
- Dharman
- Reported role discrepancy
- Ram Pothineni is described as Rajinikanth’s antagonist in one report and son-in-law in another.
- Genre
- Action family drama and action thriller
- Director
- Ashwath Marimuthu
- Producer
- Kamal Haasan
- Production banner
- Raaj Kamal Films International
- Reported shooting location
- Chennai
